Jack Hinton, the Guardsman
by Charles Lever
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
NZ$297.37NZ$267.64
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About This Item
London: Chapman and Hall, 1873. Leather. Near Fine. 9" by 6". H. K. Browne. An excellent new edition of this comedic novel by Charles Lever, with illustrations throughout by Phiz. First published in 1844, this is a new edition of this humorous novel, which contains a great deal of military writing.Charles Lever (1806-1872) was an Irish novelist, highly praised by Anthony Trollope. His works were humorous in nature, with simple characters and light, flowing descriptions.With illustrations throughout by Phiz. Hablot Knight Browne, or Phiz, is best known for his illustrations for the works of Dickens, which include 'David Copperfield', 'Dombey and Son', 'The Pickwick Papers' and 'Bleak House'. Bound by Bayntuns of Bath.A lovely and smart copy of this work. In a half calf binding. Externally generally smart; just a touch rubbed to the raised bands and with a little wear to the boards. Cloth is lifting to the head of the rear board over the edge, not affecting the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are occasionally a touch spotted. Near Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 806R22
- Title
- Jack Hinton, the Guardsman
- Author
- Charles Lever
- Illustrator
- H. K. Browne
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1873
- Size
- 9" by 6"
- Keywords
- Jack Hinton Charles Lever Bayntuns of Bath Phiz Charles Lever Victorian Novels Victorian Humour
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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